Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

308386 v.1 Master of Logistics and IT Management


MLogstInfoTechMgnt(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 052819D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

Designed for professional logistics and supply chain specialists who are interested in significantly advancing their careers in the area of logistics and IT management. Areas of study include principles of logistics management, global distribution and transportation, materials management, logistics information systems, business IT management, managing information systems projects and risks, strategic alignment of information systems, strategic logistics management, and global business and logistics. The course will meet the needs of those professionals with technical and supervisory skills in logistics and supply chain management, and IT management.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A degree from a recognised institution in a field other than logistics or IT management with a course average of no less than 60 per cent, or equivalent, and at least two years relevant industry experience, or a Graduate Diploma in Logistics and IT Management with a course average of no less than 70 per cent. In addition to the above requirements, if the degree was not completed in English, applicants must meet Curtin University English competency.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards I

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Diploma in Logistics and IT Management.

Course Organisation

Consists of 12 units of study each carrying 25 credits, totalling 300 credits. One and half years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Students will develop a deeper understanding of enterprise logistics management, global distribution and transportation, materials management, IT management, strategic procurement and managing information systems projects and risks, research methods, global business and the role of information technology in facilitating logistics activities.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for membership in the Chartered Institution of Transport and membership in the Logistics Association of Australia (LAA).

Career Opportunities

Students who have successfully completed this course generally find employment in management roles within private and public organisations, utilising logistics and IT management.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
12216 v.3   Principles of Enterprise Logistics Management 501 3.0 25.0
12217 v.3   Global Distribution and Transportation 501 3.0 25.0
12279 v.3   Materials Management in Enterprise Environments 502 3.0 25.0
12282 v.3   Logistics Information Systems 502 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
11455 v.5   Business Information Technology Management 612 3.0 25.0
11741 v.3   Managing Information Systems Projects and Risks 501 3.0 25.0
11745 v.4   Research Methods (Information Systems) 655 3.0 25.0
11747 v.3   Strategic Alignment of Information Systems 601 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1
12280 v.3   Strategic Logistics Management 502 3.0 25.0
12283 v.2   Global Business and Logistics 675 3.0 25.0
307779 v.1 # Information Systems Research Project 691 3.0 50.0
  100.0
 
Optional units (No year level specified) Hrs/Wk Credits
4475 v.4   Operations Research 503 3.0 25.0
5698 v.5   Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0
5721 v.8   Business Research Project 595 3.0 25.0
5758 v.6   International Management 675 3.0 25.0
6427 v.4   Statistical Data Analysis 674 3.0 25.0
11730 v.5   Advanced Systems Problem Solving 601 3.0 25.0
11756 v.3   Operations Management 502 3.0 25.0
11757 v.2   Business Modelling 560 3.0 25.0
12281 v.3   Location Modelling 502 3.0 25.0
12284 v.3   Regional Study Tour 670 7.0 25.0
13037 v.3   Strategies for Website Management 601 3.0 25.0
300445 v.2   Strategic Procurement 502 3.0 25.0
300456 v.2   Purchasing and Procurement 502 3.0 25.0
301316 v.2   Contract and Procurement Optimisation 501 3.0 25.0
302119 v.4   New Paradigms in e-Business 601 3.0 25.0
307774 v.1   Advanced Enterprise Systems Modelling 501 4.0 25.0
 
# This unit may be replaced with two units from the optional list.
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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